LSUH-NO-SOM Faculty Assembly
Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2015
Opening: Dr. Lee Engel called the regular meeting of the LSUH-NO-SOM Faculty
Assembly to order at 4:06 PM in Room 7 on the 6th floor of the Lions Building.
Present: Ali, M; Campeau, L; Crabtree, J; De Silva, T; Delacroix, S; Engel, L; Farris, H;
Greiffenstein, P; Guillory, S; Hebert, C; Hunt, J; Lentz, J; Mussell, J; Oge, L; Spieler, B;
Taylor, C; Welsh, D; Winsauer, P
Absent: Boulmay, B; Hetzler, L; Kapusta, D; Lazartigues, E; Lee, O; Neumann, D;
Florencia, P; Sherman, W
Proxies: Crabtree, J for Harrison-Bernard, L; Mussell, J for Levitzky, M; Winsauer, P for
McGoey, R
1. Approval of the minutes from September meeting: Lee Engel moved to approve
the minutes for October and was seconded by Cathy Hebert. Motion was approved
unanimously.
2. Reports:
 FA Executive Committee (Engel)
o Letter of support for pedestrian safety to Hollier is supported by Nelson.
o Nelson reiterated his commitment to providing resources to support
clinical faculty for teaching.
o Nelson reported that in a meeting with medical students that they currently
do not, but would like to, receive correct answers to exams.
o In a discussion about the SOM Strategic Plans to achieve excellence in
clinical care, Nelson highlighted plans to grow within the LCMC system
and at the VA.
o In a discussion about our efforts to achieve these collective goals, Dean
Nelson said, “Do your jobs. Our partners are looking at what we do, and
how we do it; and this directly affects our short- and long-term ability to
grow.”
o Searches for Department Heads for Derm and Ob/Gyn will be next.
o Nelson expressed concern about the mid-year and end-of-the-year state
budget.
o Research opportunities and grants available through the SOM were
discussed. Nelson will share SOM budget at next FA meeting (Dec).
 SOM Administrative Council (Crabtree)
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o Dr. Letourneau announced - if you haven’t taken the Faculty forward
survey - do it.
o Dr. DiCarlo discussed Curriculum renewal. The Longitudinal Professional
Experience as part of CSI200 course work has been implemented.
Students will be presented with a menu of options for clinical experiences
of basic research in May 2016 for F2016 or Sp2017. Faculty will fill out a
brief evaluation for pass/fail.
o Dean Nelson reported that a model to support faculty in terms of protected
time and compensation has been developed.
o Dean Nelson will meet with search committee for Assoc. Dean of Student
Affairs and make final decision between 3 final candidates.
o Dean Nelson reported that 8 applications have been received for Dept.
Chair of Ob/Gyn, and 3-4 have been received for Dept. Chair of Derm.
o Safety concerns about crossing Tulane Ave to UMC were discussed.
Plans for elevated walkway have been sent to Mayor’s office.
o UMC parking was discussed. Some UMC parking permits have been
distributed, Dean Nelson is working on getting more. (Hunt) – Parking
permits at UMC are primarily intended for residents. Dean is currently
covering the cost, which will likely be passed to Departments in the future.
After hours and emergency parking at UMC is available to all, with
validation. Some faculty are reporting difficulty with validation.
o Merit and equity raises will be addresses after mid-year cuts and budgets
are finalized. Dean Nelson has developed a committee to address raises
for support staff, including 4 people from the Dean’s office, 2 basic science
Chairs and 2 clinical Chairs.
o Dr. Molina reemphasized to Dr. Hollier that the success of LSUHSC
depends on the quality of the faculty, and it is difficult to retain faculty and
encourage them to go the extra mile when there are no merit raises or
incentives. Dr. Hollier responded that he does not control the power to
approve raises. Dr. King Alexander approves raises, and he did not
approve the last SOM 4% raise proposed.
o Dean Nelson announced that he will present SOM budget at upcoming
Faculty Assembly (12/3) and General Faculty (11/17) meetings.
o Dr. Hollier reported that the transfer of property to LSUHSC-NO was
successful – ILH, Ob/Gyn building, Delgado, Deibert, LMN, Butterworth
and old Charity hospital buildings in possession. Capital Outlay funds
have been requested to support renovation of ILH to Charlie Hilton Center
with simulation center, faculty offices, and fitness center. A list of
equipment at ILH for transfer is being created. Charity Hospital up for sale.
o Dr. Hollier discussed plans to update carpet and install new chairs in MEB
A/B this summer.
o Dr. Hollier reported that we will see major changes in personnel in Payroll
and Finance in the coming weeks.
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o Chancellor Robert Barish will leave LSU-Shreveport to take a position as
Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs for U of Illinois (Chicago) Jan 1, 2016.
Faculty Senate (Campeau)
o Interprofessional Education committee is looking for suggestions for IPE
courses
o Capital Outlay funds to support renovations to ILH, Dental School
Annexes, special needs children’s playground at the Human Development
Center, remodeling the credit union, Student sitting center at the entrance
to the Bookstore, and grassy area outside Nursing/Allied Health have
been requested.
o MEB exhaust issues were discussed and are being investigated.
o Dr. McGoey will submit a report to the Dean about the function, use and
challenges of LSUHSC shuttle. Improvements, such as changing route,
adding shelters and designated stops, will be included.
o Salary inversion and compression was discussed.
o LSU-Shreveport Hospital has been sold. Private partners are being sought
to support Medical School.
o Walkway connecting LSUHSC and UMC a ways a way.
o Recycling was discussed.
o Reminder to support graduate students at Graduate Research Day on
Friday 11/6.
o Association of LA Faculty Senates summit is 11/21 in Alexandria.
LSUHSC is looking to send representatives.
3. Old Business
 Letter to the Chancellor was submitted. (Engel)
 Suggestion Box on FA webpage (Lentz)
o 4 Question Survey was created to give faculty an opportunity to suggest
meeting agenda items and/or share concerns.
o The survey, powered by a free account with Survey Monkey, was posted
on FA webpage 11/1/2015.
o 1st response was received 11/2/2015 and discussed.
 Updates on Assoc. Dean for Student Affairs (Spieler)
o 2 external, 1 internal candidates – FA representation in the search,
search committee felt all candidates were excellent.
4. New Business
 Dr. Oge reported that there seems to be enhanced institutional support after
private/public partnership in LAF, including improvements in medical practice in
the setting such as throughput, efficiency of patient retention, billing and ordering
tests.
 Responses to the LSU Alumni Gubernatorial Candidate Survey from JBE and
Vitter were received and shared. (Engel)
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Dr. De Silva proposed the idea of the Faculty Assembly participating in charity
fundraising. A committee (De Silva, Spieler, Mussell) was developed to discuss
potential charity venue’s and fundraising options.
5. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 5:12PM.
Minutes submitted by: Jennifer Lentz
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